The ancient treatise 'Abhinaya Darpana' is most closely followed by which dance style? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The ancient treatise 'Abhinaya Darpana' is most closely followed by which dance style?

A. Sattriya

B. Bharatanatyam

C. Kathakali

D. Manipuri

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Abhinaya Darpana, attributed to Nandikeshvara, is the standard reference for the technique and grammar of Bharatanatyam.

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The 'Tillana' in Kuchipudi is analogous to which Bharatanatyam item?

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Tillana in Kuchipudi is similar to Bharatanatyam's Thillana; both are pure dance (nritta) concluding items.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Correct Answer: Option D

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